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DA57 XDL

2008 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,094 mi
Last recorded126,094 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fiesta62,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 122,329 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2021 121,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,084 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,857 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 88,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,444 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,444 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,674 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 62,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,952 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DA57 XDL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA57 XDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA57 XDL registered?

DA57 XDL is a 2008 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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